Decent, energy efficient homes contribute to social cohesion, improved health and better use of fossil fuels and other resources. Housing plays a key role in urban renewal and local regeneration. It should be the goal of any government to offer everyone the opportunity of a decent home. The following indicators illustrate the accessibility of good quality housing for a diverse population in the community. Adequate and affordable housing is an indicator of social and economic stability.

Yearly % increase in number of dwelling units

Population affording median home sale price

Median rent as % of per capita income

Occupancy rate of housing units

Home ownership rate

Rate of real estate development in community (Is development rate outstripping the communities ability to manage growth)

Population affording median rental units

Housing set aside for low-to-moderate income (Community support for low-income houses)

Distribution of affordable housing throughout community (Is the affordable housing concentrated in a certain area)

Homeless people per capita

People using homeless shelters in a year / homeless in the community (Need for shelters)